Bergketen 1865 - 1913

Bramine Hubrecht sketched this 'Bergketen' or 'Mountain Range' in the late 19th century with a pencil. As a woman artist in this period, Hubrecht occupied a unique position in a rapidly changing society. Hubrecht, like many women artists of her time, often focused on landscapes and natural studies. But what does it mean for a woman to turn her gaze to nature? In a world that often confined women to domestic spaces, the act of depicting expansive landscapes could be seen as a quiet rebellion, an assertion of freedom and a claim to a broader world. The subtle lines of the mountain range evoke a sense of solitude and introspection. It invites us to consider the emotional landscape of the artist herself, as she navigated a world that was not always welcoming to women in the arts. The artwork quietly speaks to both the intimate and the infinite. It encapsulates a silent dialogue between the artist and the world around her.